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Chris Kassin
2023 - Present
2027
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Chris Kassin (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Kassin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Chris Kassin graduated from Huron High School.[1] Kassin earned a B.S. in criminal justice and corrections and an M.P.A. from the University of South Dakota in 2002 and 2005, respectively.[1][2] His career experience includes working as the vice president of external relations of the University of South Dakota Foundation, the vice president for strategy and athletic director of Mount Marty University, and an assistant athletic director with the University of South Dakota.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kassin was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chris Kassin and incumbent William Shorma defeated Ray Ring in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Kassin (R) | 40.7 | 6,699 |
| ✔ |  | William Shorma (R) | 33.4 | 5,497 |
 | Ray Ring (D)  | 25.8 | 4,245 | |
| Total votes: 16,441 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ray Ring advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chris Kassin and incumbent William Shorma defeated Robin Schiro in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Kassin | 50.0 | 1,590 |
| ✔ | | William Shorma | 42.2 | 1,342 |
| Robin Schiro | 7.7 | 246 | ||
| Total votes: 3,178 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Carson Merkwan (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kassin in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Chris Kassin and William Shorma defeated Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Kassin (R) | 39.3 | 4,938 |
| ✔ | | William Shorma (R) | 32.2 | 4,055 |
| Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder (D) | 28.5 | 3,586 | ||
| Total votes: 12,579 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paige Schroeder (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder and Paige Schroeder advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Chris Kassin and William Shorma advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 17.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Kassin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Chris Kassin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kassin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As a legislator, I will fight to ensure that the next generation has access to even greater opportunities in the decades ahead. South Dakota was built on a foundation of values that are in-line with what’s most important to me: Keeping government small and responsive to the citizens.
- Keeping taxes and regulations low, providing for a pro-business atmosphere.
- A way of life that is cherished by all of us who are fortunate to live in this great state.
Great Schools
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 |
Officeholder South Dakota House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 3, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Chris Kassin," accessed April 22, 2023
